University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Principal Investigator: spacer J. Richard Landis, Ph.D.
Contact information:  

Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
423 Guardian Way
600 Blockley Hall
Philadelphia, PA  19104-6021
Link to web site of
Program or Institution:		   http://www.cceb.upenn.edu/about/
Program Title:   Harmonizing NIH and Industry Sponsored Clinical Research Network Architecture (CRN Harmony)
Program Description:    

This feasibility project creates an organizational framework (investigators, clinicians, facilities and Office of Human Research (OHR)) that contributes clinical research network re-engineering materials (standards, methodologies, and technology infrastructure) to a project framework of existing NIH and industry-sponsored Clinical Research Networks (CRNs). CRNs will apply essential re-engineering materials to improve, harmonize, and integrate research operations. OHR and CCEB hold unique institutional roles at UPENN that enable them to catalyze change across multiple CRNs using novel partnerships. Results will be disseminated by the Office of Human Research to NIH, UPENN, and the public, so that standardized materials and procedures may be employed by newly emerging CRNs. This microcosm represents a scalable, prototypical, re-engineered research enterprise architecture for the conduct of clinical research within a broad-based frame work